What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Portpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Portpatrick is to train and bus which costs £45 - £150 and takes 16h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Portpatrick?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 7h 45m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from International Port Coach Stop and arriving at Post Office via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Portpatrick?

The distance between Portsmouth and Portpatrick is 479 miles. The road distance is 445.6 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Portpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus via Lockerbie which takes 14h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Portpatrick?

It takes approximately 14h 9m to get from Portsmouth to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Portpatrick bus from?

Portsmouth to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from International Port Coach Stop station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Portpatrick is 446 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Portsmouth to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 178+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Portsmouth to Portpatrick - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Portsmouth to Portpatrick by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Lockerbie
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchester
2. Take the train from Winchester to Coventry
3. Take the train from Coventry to Lockerbie
4. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodie500
14h 9m
Train, bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Woking
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
16h 15m
£49–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from International Port Coach Stop to Heathrow Terminal 5030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
15h 58m
£82–137
Drive 443.1 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Portpatrick443.1 mi
7h 45m
£108–156
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
9h 24m
£121–256
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchester
2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
14h 13m
£78–378
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 28m
£82–186
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 42m
£108–318
Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 45m
£81–245
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 37m
£126–346
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
10h 2m
£93–228

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 476.2 mi
Duration: 14h 9m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a bus from International Port Coach Stop to Post Office via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 15h 58m.

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